Enjoy the easy switching life with the Monoprice 3x1 Enhanced HDMI® Switch!

This switch allows you to connect three HDMI® inputs and direct them to a single HDMI output. It fully conforms to the the HDCP and includes support for all 3D formats.

Two of the inputs are in the traditional location on the back, while the third is on the front panel. This allows you to easily make temporary connections, such as from a phone or tablet, without having to reach behind and locate the plug by feel.

The switch includes a remote control, with an on/off button, three direct access buttons, and a pair of directional buttons to cycle between available inputs. Whenever a device is turned off, the unit automatically switches to the next device in the chain, the same as if you had pressed the "next" button on the remote or pressed the "Touch switch" on the front panel.

The switch also incorporates an amplifier, which automatically regenerates the HDMI signal to full strength, allowing you to use longer-than-normal HDMI cables from the input devices. An external 5VDC power supply is required and supplied with the unit.

Note: Monoprice strongly recommends the use of minimum 24 AWG HDMI cables when connecting a device, such as this switch, between the source and destination devices to ensure minimal signal loss and maximum High Speed signal reliability.

Question: The picture from my switch is constantly flickering, even though I have 24AWG or thicker HDMI cables.

Answer: The issue could be caused by a device or cable nearby the setup,or in the setup causing interference. Try rerouting cable paths and distancing devices from sources of interference, such as moving routers and other networking cables away from the switch setup.

Cons: Auto switching doesn't seem to work
LEDs on the face are extremely bright
HDMI input 1 is awkwardly on the face

This all metal box works well for my needs. The two major improvements I would make are to move all of the inputs and outputs onto the back of the box, and to put a strong tint on the LEDs to prevent them from being so bright. It's kind of ridiculous how bright they are. I had to put gaffer's tape over the face just to prevent myself from going blind.

Otherwise, this product works very well and I have no other complaints.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: trey from Kerrville, TX

3/25/2015 8:02:39 AM

3x1 hdmi switch

Pros: works ok-even though a little quirky at times for the switching -

Cons: instructions could be better explained and better print contrast

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Rating: (1 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from ,

2/3/2015 5:27:51 AM

Pros: easy to hook up

Cons: It only operated for six hours

After six hours of being used on the first day the unit died. Unfortunately, instead of dying fully it instead started to auto-switch between sources constantly. Could not stop the switching with the remote or the front button.

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do have a lifetime warranty on cables as well as a 1 year warranty for everything else. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. Thank you!

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Rating: (9 out of 10)

Reviewer: gquick from Long Beach, CA

1/30/2015 4:06:52 PM

works as described

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Mike from Denver, CO

1/21/2015 1:32:10 PM

Pros: Works as advertised. Now I can use 3 devices with my 2-input TV without swapping cables. Cheaper than a new TV or HDMI receiver.

Cons: None so far.

Needed an inexpensive solution to 3 HDMI devices and only 2 HDMI inputs on my TV. Other options were a new TV ($300-$400 for something I would actually buy that had 3 HDMI inputs), a HDMI home theater receiver (my current receiver is pre-HDMI days) at about $300-$500 (again based on what I would actually buy). OR this for just $25 + a HDMI cable + S&H. Compared to the other options this seemed the most reasonable for the time being. I will probably still replace my receiver with an HDMI receiver eventually, but until then this is perfect :)

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